Bandipora: In a stern move to ensure road safety and enforcing traffic regulations, the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Bandipora Bilal Ahmad Mir has taken decisive action against traffic violators by suspending 21 driving licenses.

With the goal of promoting responsible driving and safeguarding lives, Motor Vehicle Department Bandipora has adopted a ‘zero tolerance approach’ towards traffic regulation violators.

The ARTO said that the recent suspension of 21 driving licenses comes as a strong message to those who flout traffic rules and endanger the lives themselves as well as the lives of others on the road.

The violations leading to license suspension included not wearing helmets while driving two wheelers, reckless driving, over speeding, and repeated offenses of not wearing seat belts while driving, among others.

He said that repeat offenders will face even stricter action and their licence will be cancelled permanently. He said that, driving two wheelers without wearing helmet has been identified as the main cause of many deaths/accidents in Bandipora from last many years.

Bilal Ahmad Mir said that the department want to send a clear message that those who disregard the law and put lives at risk will face the consequences.

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